There is a complex dilemma regarding the potential impact of leaving a platform like Substack on its role as a center of resistance. The speaker contemplates the consequences of their departure, considering both personal ambition and collective responsibility towards the platform’s community. This highlights the interconnectedness of individual creators and the platforms they utilize, suggesting that significant departures could reshape the dynamics of such platforms. Furthermore, the speaker hints at the exploration of alternatives while subtly indicating the strategic importance of their presence in maintaining Substack's stature in the discourse landscape.
Trump’s historic felony conviction, a SCOTUS ruling in favor of presidential immunity, and a dumpster fire Biden vs. Trump debate: Those are just a few of the things that have happened on the American democracy front since Kara spoke to historian Heather Cox Richardson in January. In a special Independence Day episode, Kara and Heather replay that conversation, including history lessons from her book Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America, and then rejoin at the end. They discuss what Heather thought of the first presidential debate, why she believes changing presidential horses mid-race would be disastrous for Democrats, and how events of the past six months have (or haven't) changed her perspective about American Democracy.
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